The Larnaca Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (LRCRC) today, 28 May 2022 at 13:35, received a tip about a person in distress at the location of Thalassine Caves (Palathkia), in Kavo Greko.
The KSEED, immediately mobilized the Fire Service of Famagusta Station, EMAK, a speedboat of the Port and Maritime Police as well as an ambulance of the Ambulance Service of the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO).
The young woman (French, 25 years old), who had been injured due to her fall, was given first aid, stabilized on a stretcher and lifted by the Fire Service. She was then handed over to an ambulance of the Ambulance Service, which, after providing pre-hospital care, transported her to Famagusta General Hospital.
On the occasion of this incident, the KSEED reminds the public that, according to a decision of the competent state authorities, approaching and diving at the site of the "Sea Caves" in Cape Greco is strictly prohibited, since according to an inspection by the Department of Geological Survey, the ground has been deemed dangerous due to increased erosion.
(SX)
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